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YF52 BBV

2003 BMW R850

Red Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,684 mi
Last recorded57,684 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW R85022,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 BBV
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 57,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 55,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,298 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,231 miles

oil leak from engine inspection window

Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,225 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak from engine inspection window

Pass 14 Jul 2018 54,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 52,383 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,818 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,624 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,509 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,253 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 37,177 miles

Front Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 29,122 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 29,122 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,815 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 21,206 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,695 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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YF52 BBV is a 2003 BMW R850 in Red with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 22,202 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF52 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YF52 BBV is a 2003 BMW R850, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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